Jack
“I’ll be right back, babe, I’m going to the bathroom,” Nova said as she heaved herself up from the bench.
“Okay sweetheart,” I said. “Be careful.”
She sighed and rolled her eyes at me as she went. I was happy that she was finally considering speaking to her mother again. I understood wanting to wait until after the baby was born though. Her emotions were everywhere and that would just add more stress on top.
The nerves began to get worse as I sat in front of Dr. Bakers door. I didn’t remember anyone named baker but it’s been over fifteen years since I left the shelter. I wondered if this man had any information or if we were just wasting all of our time.
Suddenly the door the opened and Lily stepped out. She was smiling and laughing with the man behind her. She d
